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On the recordMarch 6, 2019
This is so important that we reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, and I support the amendments and the changes that have been made in this legislation because violence against people, in addition to women, should also be against the law, and there should be protections, and there should be sanctuaries.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen emphasizes the importance of reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act and expanding protections.

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